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Description

Agent Compute Engine is a fully managed compute service offered by Google Cloud that creates execution environments specifically for AI agents. Each agent operates within its own hardware-isolated microVM, complete with a dedicated guest kernel and root-level management capabilities. Users can benefit from features such as rapid startup, pausing, checkpointing, creating snapshots, and resuming workflows. Persistent workspaces are available to maintain agent files and context throughout different sessions, and the platform utilizes copy-on-write memory sharing to enable parallel environments derived from shared images. Agents have the capability to execute code, run shell commands, and perform browser actions within secure sandboxes, with carefully regulated access to enterprise data through Google Cloud's networking and identity frameworks. Developers have the flexibility to customize environment images, manage identity protocols, control network access, and oversee the lifecycle of their agents, all while Google takes care of the underlying compute infrastructure. The platform is particularly well-suited for interactive assistants, coding agents, browser-based tasks, and extensive evaluation and reinforcement learning tasks, showcasing its versatility and efficiency in handling a wide range of AI applications. This comprehensive management allows developers to focus on building and optimizing their AI solutions without the burden of infrastructure concerns.

Description

KERNEL serves as a cloud-based browser infrastructure solution tailored for developers who create AI agents and automate web interactions. By offering managed browser sessions, it enables these agents to explore websites, engage with content, and execute tasks through programming rather than depending on traditional local browser configurations. The platform is optimized for production use, featuring persistent browser profiles, live session monitoring, recording, and replay functionalities, along with tools to oversee browser access effectively. Teams can seamlessly integrate their agent workflows using KERNEL's APIs, SDKs, and hosted MCP server, making it ideal for web research, data collection, and various activities that necessitate web engagement. Additionally, KERNEL offers various subscription options for individuals, startups, and large enterprises, each providing different levels of browser concurrency, usage credits, and access to advanced features like managed authentication, stealth mode, and region-specific browsers. Ultimately, KERNEL stands out as a comprehensive solution catering to a wide range of web automation needs.

API Access

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API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Anthropic No 
Claude Code No 
Cloudflare No 
Cursor No 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Link No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Playwright No 
Stripe No 
Visual Studio Code No 
Zed No 

Integrations

Anthropic Yes 
Claude Code Yes 
Cloudflare Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Link Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Playwright Yes 
Stripe Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 
Zed Yes 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$0/month
Free plan: $0/month plus usage charges; includes $5/month in usage credits. Hobbyist: $30/month plus usage, with $10/month in usage credits. Start-up: $200/month plus usage, with $50/month in usage credits and a free trial. Usage is charged at $0.0000166667 per GB-second; idle time and proxies are not charged. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

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Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Google

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

cloud.google.com/blog/topics/ai-infrastructure/agent-compute-engine-deep-dive

Vendor Details

Company Name

Kernel

Founded

2025

Country

United States

Website

www.kernel.sh/

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